When the Saudi Arabian football team returns from Qatar, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud will present each player with an RM6 million Rolls Royce Phantom in recognition of their team’s victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup.
One of the biggest surprises of the year came when Saudi Arabia beat Argentina, who had won the FIFA World Cup twice before, 2-1 at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. The defeat of Argentina was widely regarded as the greatest upset in World Cup history.
With 48 spots isolating Argentina and Saudi Arabia on the planet rankings, many had expected Argentina, driven by football legend Lionel Messi, to overcome Saudi Arabia without any problem.
Argentina is one of the favorites to win the 2022 tournament, having gone three years without losing.
The Saudi people as a whole, as well as the fans, were blissfully unaware. After the stunning victory, Saudi Arabia’s players will each receive a Rolls Royce, according to a report in the UK publication Express.
When the players return from Qatar, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud is said to present them with an RM6 million Rolls Royce Phantom.
In Riyadh, shocked Saudis spontaneously organized dancing circles and waved their nation’s flag, which featured a sword design, from the windows of moving vehicles following the incredible victory.
Arab News reports that the Prince’s suggestion led the King to announce a national holiday of celebration.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, all students and employees in the public and private sectors will receive a holiday, according to the report.
Saudi Arabia had only won three World Cup games before the unexpected victory.